Iain Lauchlan putting his face on for this winter's Christmas panto Aladdin at The Belgrade Theatre

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Coventry's Belgrade Theatre have revealed that the venue's pantomime for the upcoming festive season will be Beauty and the Beast.

The classic tale, which was released as an animated film back in the early 1990s, will be adapted into a stage performance by Belgrade veteran Iain Lauchlan.

Lauchlan, who starred in last year's Aladdin production, will write, direct and even return on Dame duty.

The popular tale - which is famed for being 'as old as time' - will thrill crowds in Coventry come November, December and January, as the venue's hotly anticipated pantomime follows in the footsteps of last year's hugely successful production.

Beauty and the Beast, which centres around young and bookish Belle, sees our protagonist cast away to live in a castle with a grotesque beast.

This follows a handsome yet selfish young prince's decision to shun an evil sorceress, who forces him to spend the next 500 years hidden in his castle. Could anyone ever love such a beast and unlock the cruel spell?

You can find out when the production airs on Wednesday, 25 November. The show - which will be transformed into a live-action blockbuster film in 2017 starring Emma Watson - will culminate with a performance on 9 January.

Tickets for adults range from £13.25 to £21.75 , with kids able to get a seat for just £8.25. Concessions prices vary from £10.25 to £18.75, and you can book yours now by heading online here , or by calling 024 7655 3055.